Meet our team!

The Learning Nest team is made up of experienced, certified tutors and educators who specialize in elementary education, special education, early literacy, reading, math, and academic support. Our team includes licensed teachers, paraprofessionals, and trained tutors with experience supporting diverse learners through one-on-one instruction. We provide personalized tutoring services in a supportive, engaging environment and work closely with families to help students build confidence, strengthen skills, and achieve academic success.

  • Celeste

    Celeste is the founder of The Learning Nest with four years of tutoring experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education and an Indiana Teaching License. She is passionate about helping students thrive in supportive learning environments.

  • Kelly

    Kelly has over 12 years of experience in early childhood education, specializing in early literacy and fostering a love of reading. She creates safe, engaging environments and partners closely with families to support student growth.

  • Misty

    Misty is a licensed special education teacher who brings a caring, supportive approach to helping students grow academically and confidently.

  • Becky

    Becky has 17 years of experience in education, including special education and diagnostic settings. She supports students in ELA, math, and IREAD/ILEARN preparation.

  • Lynn

    Lynn is a retired educator with 34 years of experience. She enjoys helping students understand challenging math concepts and build confidence.

  • Mayo

    Mayo holds a degree in Computer Science and has four years of experience as a paraprofessional. Mayo focuses on building confidence and steady academic progress.

  • Sandy

    Sandy has 20 years of experience in schools supporting students with special needs. She is bilingual in Spanish and has tutoring experience.

  • Abby

    Abby is a college student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys helping young learners build confidence and understanding.

  • Kasey

    Kasey has 10 years of teaching experience and specializes in English Language Arts. She teaches middle school and supports student growth academically and personally.

  • Kaylee

    Kaylee has five years of experience working with children in classroom and one-on-one settings. She focuses on strengths-based learning to help students grow.

  • Sara

    Sara holds a master’s degree in Special Education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. She supports diverse learners through collaborative, student-centered care.

  • Samantha

    Samantha is a licensed elementary teacher with 13 years of experience. She specializes in one-on-one and small group reading and math instruction.